By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent
The United States is moving to strictly enforce a federal law that allows for the revocation of passports belonging to parents with significant child support debt. This shift represents an expansion of a 1996 statute that has historically been used primarily to block new applications or renewals rather than cancelling existing travel documents.
The State Department announced it will coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify and penalize those who owe child support. While the law permits action against anyone owing more than $2,500 (approx. GH₵28,150), officials indicated the initial focus will be on those with “significant…